lockbit3 attacks Canteen
Incident Date:
August 26, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit3 attacks Canteen
Victim
Canteen
Attacker
Lockbit3
Location
First Reported
August 26, 2022
Canteen Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3 Group
Canteen, the largest unattended retail provider in the U.S., has been targeted by the ransomware group Lockbit3, according to a leak on the dark web. The company, which operates in the Consumer Services sector, has been compromised, and the attackers have published the victim's website on their site.
Canteen is renowned for its food, service, and experience, supported by industry-leading technology. The company boasts over 18,000 market locations, 22,000 office coffee locations, and 230,000 connected vending machines. Despite its substantial size and market presence, Canteen has been affected by the ransomware attack, underscoring the vulnerabilities that even large companies face in the digital age.
The Lockbit3 group operates as a ransomware-as-a-service provider, allowing other parties to deploy the malicious software in exchange for a cut of the proceeds. The attack on Canteen is indicative of a growing trend where the data of Australian citizens is being increasingly monetized by cybercriminals.
The ransomware attack on Canteen serves as a reminder of the critical importance of cybersecurity measures for all companies, regardless of their size or industry. It is imperative for organizations to understand their obligations to their customers in terms of data handling and to implement robust security measures to protect against such attacks.
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